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LaDunn

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Stimulation of the testes in preparation to begin producing spermatozoa is the function of hormones from the ________.
 
  A) thyroid gland
  B) bulbourethral glands
  C) pituitary gland
  D) prepuce

Question 2

A lab test for a patient showed a low calcium level in the blood. The physician would consider doing further testing on which endocrine gland to evaluate the cause of this?
 
  A) thymus
  B) parathyroid
  C) adrenal medulla
  D) pineal


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jessofishing

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Thyroid gland hormones do not stimulate the testes.
B) The bulbourethral glands do not secrete hormones.
C) Correct The pituitary gland secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to stimulate the testes to produce spermatozoa.
D) The prepuce or foreskin does not secrete hormones.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) The hormone secreted by the thymus does not regulate the calcium level of the blood.
B) Correct Parathyroid gland hormone moves calcium from the bone to the blood to increase the calcium level of the blood.
C) The hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla do not regulate the calcium level of the blood.
D) The hormone secreted by the pineal gland does not regulate the calcium level of the blood.


LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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